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Scheduled for 21 to 24 May, the inaugural Global Supply Chain Forum aims to address the pressing need for more sustainable and resilient global production and distribution networks. Organized by a partnership between UNCTAD and Barbados, the forum seeks to tackle the complex challenges faced by supply chains worldwide. With geopolitical tensions and climate change…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping warehouse logistics as the industry adapts to the surging demands of e-commerce. Recent studies and industry reports reveal a significant integration of AI-powered robotics into warehouse operations, aimed at enhancing efficiency and meeting the evolving needs of the market. This blend of AI with human labor is not displacing…
Belgium’s leading postal service provider is set to make a substantial move within the logistics realm with a proposed acquisition of a prominent French logistics firm, marking a strategic shift in response to evolving trends in last-mile delivery dynamics. Acknowledging the persistent challenges in its operational landscape, the company revealed its intention to revamp its…
Pennsylvania’s Agriculture Secretary, Russell Redding, has announced the availability of $4.8 million in federally funded grants aimed at enhancing the middle of the food supply chain. These funds, part of a $26 million allocation from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program, are intended to bolster capacity within Pennsylvania’s food supply chain…
A German automotive logistics firm has been acquired by a European logistics entity, signaling ambitions for growth within the sector. The subsidiary, which operates under a larger logistics group based in Market Drayton, has completed the acquisition of Suloja Autotransporte, a mid-size player in the automotive logistics arena that boasted a turnover of €6.8m (£5.8m)…
Several businesses with historical connections to a major tech corporation have made significant investments in the RCR Taylor Rail Logistics Park, signaling growing interest in the region’s industrial infrastructure. Between December and February, three companies acquired land parcels totaling 112 acres within the rail park, as reported by property records from the Williamson County Appraisal…
Colombia’s highland region, encompassing Cundinamarca, Bogotá, and Boyacá, is embarking on initiatives to boost the productivity of various economic sectors by reducing logistics costs and enhancing energy efficiency while curbing emissions. Addressing the logistical challenges faced by the region, which possesses significant capacities but struggles to penetrate international markets, add value, and develop agribusiness, stands…
In an effort to propel the global transition towards clean energy and bolster the infrastructure supporting hydrogen utilization, Japan and the United States are embarking on discussions to establish a collaborative framework. Reports from Nikkei reveal that the discussions are centered around joint initiatives aimed at promoting hydrogen energy and enhancing the associated supply chains,…
In a move to strengthen the supply chain for critical metals like nickel, pivotal for fuel cells utilized in electric vehicles (EVs), Japan, the United States, and the Philippines are set to collaborate, according to multiple sources. The initiative, anticipated to be articulated in a joint statement following the April 11 meeting in Washington between…
In a significant development for the semiconductor industry, a South Korean chipmaker has announced plans to invest a substantial $3.9 billion in a new chip-packaging facility located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Reported by the Wall Street Journal, the forthcoming plant aims to ramp up production of high bandwidth memory crucial for artificial intelligence computing applications.…